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Norsk Høstfest Announces the Return of Daniel O’ Donnell

Minot, N.D. – Norsk Høstfest is excited to announce Daniel O’Donnell’s return to the Great Hall!

Norsk Høstfest is excited to announce the return of Daniel O’Donnell to the festival. Daniel O’Donnell was inducted into the Scandinavian-American Hall of Fame in 2018 and is a fan favorite at Norsk Høstfest, having played at the festival many times in past years. O’Donnell will be just one of the great acts taking the stage in the Great Hall of the Vikings. His performance will take place on Thursday, September 28, at 1PM.

About Daniel O’Donnell
Daniel O’Donnell is an Irish singer that started his rise to stardom in 1983. By the mid-1990s, O’Donnell had become a household name across Ireland and Great Britain. He appeared on popular television shows in both countries and won various awards. Among the accolades, O’Donnell was named Donegal Person of the Year in 1989, which he still rates as the best award. He was given the Irish Entertainer of the Year award in 1989, 1992 and 1996. O’Donnell’s first chart hit single in the UK was in 1992 with “I Just Want to Dance With You” (later covered by George Strait). This also led to his first appearance on Top of the Pops. He is known for his close relationship with his fan base and his engaging stage presence. O’Donnell’s music has been described as a mix of country and Irish folk and he has sold over ten million records to date.

About Norsk Høstfest

Norsk Høstfest is held annually in the fall in the N.D. State Fair Center on the North Dakota State Fairgrounds in Minot, N.D., USA. The festival was founded in 1978 by the late Chester Reiten and a group of friends who shared his interest in celebrating their Nordic heritage. The festival, now entering its 44th year, will be held from September 27th – 30th, 2023. It has grown into North America’s largest Scandinavian festival with tens of thousands of people attending from all over the world.

The festival features world-class entertainment, authentic Scandinavian cuisine, Scandinavian culture on display, and handcrafted Norsk merchandise.

About EPIC Events

EPIC Events is an independent entertainment promoter located in West Fargo, ND. Our goal is to bring live events (concerts, comedians, speakers and more!) to the state of North Dakota. We are also committed to the arts and will strive to bring opportunities to artists to display their work publicly throughout numerous partnerships we have in the area.